What’s New On Acorn TV June 2018: ‘Tales of the City’, Historical Dramas, Quirky Comedies, And More

Looking to expand your horizons across the Atlantic? While you may have had your anglophilic inklings sparked by shows like The Crownon Netflix or Fleabagon Amazon, there’s one place where you can gain access to the best of drama, mystery, comedy, and more from across the pond – all for $4.99 a month. Acorn TV. What is Acorn TV? The platform offers a plethora of content from England, Ireland, Australia, and beyond.

This June, Acorn TV is stepping up their game with the addition of classic series like Tales of the City, starring Laura Linney, the breathtaking PBS adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank starring Game of Thrones actors Ellie Kendrick and Iain Glen, and more. Whether you’re looking for something comforting, an intriguing documentary, or a family dramedy, Acorn TV has you covered. Here’s what’s coming to the platform this June.

Available June 1

800 Words: Series 3, Part 1

Available June 4

Belonging (2004)

Tales of the City: Miniseries

Netflix just picked up Tales of the City for new episodes in 2019, so what better time to get acquainted with this acclaimed, award-winning PBS miniseries than right now? Featuring a star-studded ensemble cast including the likes of Laura Linney, Olivia Dukakis, Billy Campbell, Parker Posey, and Ian McKellen, the Armistead Maupin novel-based series follows several characters living at the funky 28 Barbary Lane in 1970s San Francisco. A gorgeous depiction of how we seek out love and connection in our own respective ways, there’s a reason Tales of the City is considered such a classic.

Available June 11

The Diary of Anne Frank

This stunning adaptation of the iconic book chronicles the life of Anne Frank, the Jewish teenager forced into hiding with her family when the Nazis occupy the Netherlands during World War II. An all-star cast featuring Ellie Kendrick, Iain Glen, and Felicity Jones star in this 5-episode miniseries.